ships (out)

present tense third-person singular of ship (out)
as in sails
to travel on water in a vessel after college he decide to ship out on a tramp steamer and see the world

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  • Royal Caribbean sails itineraries to 270-plus destinations in 60-plus countries on six continents.
    Jessica Peralta, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Researchers know about the wrecks because reporting any commercial ship that sails on the lakes is required; from the early 19th century to the 20th century, about 40,000 ships sailed the Great Lakes, Baillod said.
    Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
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  • Kennebunkport, Maine Lobster boats bob in the waves and beachcombers search for shells.
    Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
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  • Mirage ferries Noah to the Autobots' rendezvous point, much to Optimus Prime's dismay.
    Rendy Jones August 27, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Ships (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ships%20%28out%29. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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